Evelyn Bell Laster was born March 31, 1930, in Tampa, Florida to the late Stephen and Evalina Montana. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Rev. John Oliver Laster, Jr., daughters, Wander Yvette Laster and Myrna Laster Barker.

She leaves to cherish her memories: daughters, First Lady, Marva Laster Scott (Bishop Thomas Scott) and Rev. Marcia Lorna Laster; grandchildren, John O. (Shonta), Stephen B.T. (Lisa), Craig M., and Wander Wright, Marcus (Tanya) and Marlon J. (Tiese) Scott, Marla Scott-Mitchell (Wayne Mitchell), Courtney N. Laster, and Christopher J. McClendon (Jessica McClendon); great grandchildren, Angel Sherrer, Jada Goins, Maurice Geathers, Alicia and Nyomi Moore, Marcus II, Marcellus, Myron, Marion, Cassavia, Marlon II, Mya and Mariah Scott, DeAnthony and Arieona Somerset, Christian Wright, Malik Harrison, Majesty Wright, Christopher Whorley, DeMontae Ball, Brooklyn Jarrett, Kollin Zapata, Jeffery, Josiah and Jonah Johnson, Kobe and Kayla Glass and Harmony McClendon; and a host of other family members.

Visitation
Friday, January 5, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
34th St Church of God
3000 N. 34th St
Tampa, FL 33605

Funeral Service
Friday, January 5, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
34th St Church of God
3000 N. 34th St
Tampa, FL 33605

Burial
Friday, January 5, 2024
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery
4615 E. Hanna Ave.
Tampa, FL 33610